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Clisten V. Murray Gone West

July 30, 2020

Like many others, Clisten V. Murray IAC 1696 was hooked on aviation as a young boy when an occasional plane flew over his family’s southern Indiana farm. He passed away January 27, 2020 having lived a long and healthy life to the age of 97 until undergoing a heart valve repair in September 22, 2019.

His first flight took place in Vincennes, Indiana in the 80s. He traveled to Boulder, Colorado to take his first aerobatic lesson. He said he felt very privileged to take that first aerobatic lesson with Betty Stewart, two-time Women’s World Aerobatic Champion.

A Pitts checkout...

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Andrea McGilvay Wins EAA Award for Newsletter Editor

July 29, 2020

Congratulations to Andrea McGilvray, IAC 438132, on being chosen as a 2020 Chapter Newsletter Editor Award winner from the chapters’ office at EAA National. The award recognizes hours of hard work contributing to the success of EAA chapter 35. The chapter newsletter is one of the most important tools of communication a chapter has to keep members and prospective members informed and engaged. 

Normally presented in person at AirVenture, this year the awards ceremony was live streamed on Thursday at 6-6:30pm CT. You can access the video here: h...

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Susan Bell Wins EAA Award for IAC Chapter 26 Website

July 28, 2020

Congratulations to Susan Bell, IAC 438132, on being chosen as a 2020 Chapter Web Editor Award winner from the chapters’ office at EAA National. The award recognizes hours of hard work contributing to the success of IAC chapter 26 in fostering the growth of sport aviation. The chapter website is one of the most important tools of communication a chapter has to keep members and prospective members informed and engaged, for the day-to-day, future events, and happenings of the chapter. 

Normally presented in person at AirVenture, this year the awards ceremony was live streamed on...

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IAC Annual Membership Meeting August 1

July 27, 2020

As previously announced in our Sport Aerobatics magazine and In the Loop e-newsletter, the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) annual meeting will be held at Spring City Aviation at Timmerman Airport (KMWC), 9305 W. Appleton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53225, starting at 2 p.m. CDT on Saturday, August 1, 2020.

We have room for no more than eight people in-person in addition to the officers of the IAC. However, you will be able to attend virtually if you desire. This strictly informational meeting is intended to fulfill the legal requirements of the state of...

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Check for Rescheduled Contests -July update

July 25, 2020

Due to Guidelines issued by the CDC for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) some contests are cancelling or rescheduling their events. Each hosting chapter reviews their state's local restrictions in determining the viability of holding their event. Please check the IAC Contest Calendar before you travel.

Updates from March 16 through...

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2020 IAC Contest Season Kicks off with the High Planes Hotpoxia Fest

July 24, 2020

"We held the first aerobatic contest in 2020. Why is this remarkable?  Because, like anything else, aerobatic contests don’t exist in a bubble and given the totality of circumstances we need to be mindful of balancing the risks and rewards of participating in our favorite sport.," said Doug Jenkins, second place finisher in Intermediate at the High Planes Hotpoxia Contest.  Coming in the September issue of Sport Aerobatics Doug recaps his experience at Hotpoxia. Congratulations go out to CD Duncan Koerbel and all the volunteers from...

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